Sony Asks Developers About Dropping PlayStation Discs, Report Says
A report claims Sony has sent a survey to developers asking for feedback on its shift away from physical PlayStation discs. The survey question reportedly concerns whether there are issues with how games are sold physically. The news arrives amid player backlash and a boycott over Sony's all-digital plans.
The report traces the survey claim to a Broken Silicon episode, where Tom said his contacts described a large developer questionnaire. One question reportedly asked whether there are problems with how physical games are sold. Responses are not known.
Sony has faced organized player opposition, including a boycott, while maintaining its all-digital direction. Some developers have also voiced unease: Hideo Kojima said he was deeply unhappy, and Mike Ybarra sought assurances that purchased digital titles would not later be removed. The planned transition is expected to begin in 2028.
If Sony moves further toward digital-only releases, players who value physical copies, lending, resale, or long-term access could be most affected. Developers may face changing distribution and preservation considerations, while collectors and retail partners could see fewer disc-based options. The survey suggests Sony may still weigh feedback, so the final social impact remains uncertain and may depend on how ownership and access concerns are addressed.